Alan Squire Publishing

Alan Squire Publishing (ASP) is an independent literary press based in Bethesda, Maryland, founded in 2009 by poet Rose Solari and writer James J. Patterson. The press publishes poetry, fiction, and nonfiction, with a focus on literary works that might not find a home at larger commercial houses. ASP is known for its curated list of titles, including anthologies such as *Already Gone: 40 Stories of Running Away* and essay collections like *Junk Shop Window: Essays on Myth, Life, and Literature*. In addition to books, ASP publishes an online literary magazine, *The ASP Bulletin*, which features poetry, nonfiction, and commentary. The press has maintained a presence at literary events such as the AWP conference, where it hosts readings and book signings. In August 2024, co-founder Rose Solari announced that ASP would go on hiatus, ceasing publication of new titles through at least the first half of 2025, citing distribution challenges and financial losses during COVID-19. The press remains active in selling its existing catalog and exploring new distribution and collaborative opportunities.

Alan Squire Publishing was founded in 2009 by poet Rose Solari and writer James J. Patterson. The press was established as an independent literary publisher with a mission to bring diverse and innovative literary works to readers. Over the years, ASP built a reputation for publishing poetry, fiction, and nonfiction that might not fit the commercial mold of larger publishing houses. The press released a variety of titles, including anthologies like *Already Gone: 40 Stories of Running Away* (2023), edited by Hannah Grieco, and essay collections such as *Junk Shop Window: Essays on Myth, Life, and Literature* by James J. Patterson. ASP also launched an online literary magazine, *The ASP Bulletin*, which published poetry, nonfiction, and commentary. The press maintained an active presence at literary conferences, notably the AWP conference, where it hosted readings and book signings. In 2024, ASP faced significant challenges: the distribution crisis that affected many independent presses, combined with financial losses during the COVID-19 pandemic, led co-founder Rose Solari to announce on August 2, 2024, that the press would go on hiatus. While not closing, ASP paused publication of new titles through at least the first half of 2025 and put *The ASP Bulletin* on hiatus as well. The press continues to sell its existing catalog and is exploring new distribution options and collaborative opportunities in the US, Canada, and the UK.

• Alan Squire Publishing founded by Rose Solari and James J. Patterson.

• Hometown launch event for *Already Gone: 40 Stories of Running Away* in Bethesda.

• ASP participates in AWP 2024 conference in Kansas City with booth #3018.

• Release of Issue 9 of *The ASP Bulletin*.

• ASP announces hiatus, pausing new publications and *The ASP Bulletin*.

Independent literary press dedicated to publishing diverse voices and literary works that might otherwise be overlooked by commercial publishers.

• 2023

  Already Gone: 40 Stories of Running Away

• 2023

  Junk Shop Window: Essays on Myth, Life, and Literature

• The ASP Bulletin

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